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FAH 815K

1972 Vanden Plas Princess

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,959 mi
Last recorded88,959 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAH 815K
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,477 miles

Under body heavy underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under body heavy underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,917 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,851 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 87,851 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 878,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,651 miles

engine stay bar bushes worn

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,425 miles

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?

Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
brake binding 57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51
Stop lamp not working 48
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FAH 815K is a 1972 Vanden Plas Princess in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAH 815K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 54 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAH 815K registered?

FAH 815K is a 1972 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is FAH 815K safe to buy?

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